Archive for 'Desmond Cole'

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Housing

By Desmond Cole Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Policing

By Desmond Cole Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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Liveblog: Mayoral Candidates Debate at the CBC

After ten months, it's time for one of the last major debates of the 2014 election. Follow along!

By Hamutal Dotan, Christopher Bird, David Hains and Desmond Cole Oct. 16th, 7:21 pm

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Real City Matters: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Toronto's motto is "Diversity Our Strength." And in many ways, it is—but, all too often, we shy away from honest conversations about the racial, geographic, and economic inequities that divide us. Join us tonight as we try to start a better discussion.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 13th, 5:00 pm

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Concert Marks Anniversary of Ongoing Migrant Strikes

Protesters march in solidarity with undocumented migrants detained in a maximum-security prison without charges or trials.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 18th, 4:30 pm

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Joe Cressy Making Council Bid in Trinity-Spadina

After a failed run for MP in Trinity-Spadina, the activist and former Olivia Chow staffer is setting his sights on municipal government.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 5th, 1:40 pm

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Paula Fletcher Seeks Re-Election in Toronto-Danforth

The three-term councillor, who won a close contest in 2010, is looking to hold on to her Ward 30 seat.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 4th, 3:10 pm

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Liveblog: Mayoral Debate at the Board of Trade

Fact-checking, analysis, and updates from the first major debate of the fall election season.

By Hamutal Dotan, David Hains and Desmond Cole Sep. 4th, 12:18 pm

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Lekan Olawoye Makes Council Bid in York-South Weston

The youth-agency director is looking to unseat incumbent councillor Frank Di Giorgio in Ward 12.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 2nd, 4:20 pm

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Nick Dominelli Seeks Office in York-South Weston

The former City staffer, who finished a close second to incumbent councillor Frank Di Giorgio in 2010, is making another run.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 28th, 1:10 pm

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Anshul Kapoor Making Council Bid for Trinity-Spadina

Former No Jets T.O. organizer says grassroots credentials set him apart in a crowded downtown race.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 25th, 3:30 pm

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Jane-Finch Residents Rally Against Immigrant Detentions

Protesters denounce police targeting of Latin American migrants as racial profiling.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 22nd, 3:45 pm

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Liz West Doubles Down in Toronto-Danforth

The TV broadcaster who lost to Paula Fletcher by 259 votes in 2010 takes a second shot at the Ward 30 council seat.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 20th, 2:30 pm

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Jim Karygiannis Sets His Sights on Scarborough-Agincourt

The former MP now seeks a local seat in the area he represented federally for 25 years.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 18th, 2:10 pm

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On Bill Blair’s Tenure

Looking back at the decade-long legacy of Toronto's outgoing police chief.

By Desmond Cole and Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 6th, 2:30 pm

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Cheri DiNovo: Ontario NDP Must Acknowledge Election “Debacle”

Parkdale-High Park MPP says her party abandoned its socially progressive values during the recent provincial election.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Corbin SmithJul. 7th, 4:45 pm

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On Rob Ford’s Bigotry

We need to talk less about the perpetrator and more about his victims.

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 3rd, 4:45 pm

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Transcript: Rob Ford’s Post-Rehab Speech

At a press conference today, Rob Ford discussed addiction, shame, and stopping the gravy train.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 30th, 4:36 pm